The Stephen A. Smith Show

The best of Unsportsmanlike with Evan, Canty and Michelle where they talk about Nikola Jokic delaying his contract extensions talk, Boom or bust NFL teams and if Jayden Daniels can enter the Top 5 QB conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victoria Arlen answers 4 of the biggest questions heading into the college football season. Also, SportsCenter host Kevin Negandhi stops by as part of SportsCenter's 50 States in 50 Days. Plus, is Giannis going to stay with the Bucks long term? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the Panthers actually win the NFC South? What would be the best storyline this NFL season? Also, we learn about Michelle & Victoria's daily routines. Plus, ESPN New York's Chris Carlin stops by! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle gives her list of the top 5 rookies heading into this season. ESPN NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum joins to discuss that and much more. Also, Courtney & Victoria are confused over Evan's jersey being hung up in the studio. Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jalen Williams agreed to 5-year, $287 deal with the Thunder. How many titles do they need to justify this? Also, ESPN Tennis Analyst Brad Gilbert joins the show to discuss the latest at Wimbledon. Plus, Last Year Today Michelle talked about whether Caleb Williams could be a bust! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who are the biggest boom or bust teams this NFL season? What is success for the Cowboys? Also, Deion Sanders thinks that a salary cap is something that needs to be considered. Plus, are we sure Giannis will be back with the Bucks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the Chiefs still the team to beat in the AFC West? Devin Booker agreed to a two-year, $145 million maximum contract extension. Are these contracts sustainable? Also, how much would a lockout hurt the WNBA? Plus, Can He or Canty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle gives her top 5 coaches on the hot seat heading into this NFL season, and Kevin Clark stops by to discuss that and more. Also, Coach Prime wants a salary cap in college football?!? Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who are the biggest boom or bust teams this NFL season? What is success for the Dallas Cowboys this season? Also, are the Chiefs still the team to beat in the AFC West? Plus, Devin Booker agreed to a two-year, $145 million maximum contract extension. Are these contracts sustainable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty and Michelle go back in time to hold Canty accountable for his takes about the AFC quarterbacks. Is it time to put pressure on Caleb Williams going into year 2? Then, Kayla Kowalik, AUSL Blaze Utility Player & Texas Softball Coach joins the show. Plus, Canty's Best Bet and the UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle and Canty dive into Harry Douglas' claim that Jayden Daniels is the best quarterback in the NFC. Does Canty co-sign this claim? Then, we decipher Nikola Jokic's decision to delay discussions regarding a contract extension with the Nuggets. What could this mean for Denver? Aaron Goldhammer, host of Hammer & Emmett and ESPN Cleveland host joins to debate LeBron's chances to return to the Cavs and Shedeur's odds of starting. Plus, Michelle goes through All the Small Things from the premier of the newest season of "Quarterback." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty and Michelle continue ESPN Radio's Rank Em series with Canty's top5 QB/WR duos. We discuss which QB and head coach duo has the most pressure to perform. Then, Dan Graziano, ESPN senior NFL reporter joins the show amid a light week in NFL news. Plus, Producer Pat opens old wounds for Canty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty and Michelle are in to react to the news that Nikola Jokic is delaying extending his contract with the Nuggets. Should we be concerned? Mike Brown is introduced as the Knicks newest head coach. We rewind to Last Year Today to Canty's questionable take about the AFC quarterbacks. Plus, we take calls on which quarterbacks are in the 'panic zone.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The duo that is Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas join Michelle as Harry gives us his top 5 NFL offseason moves. We turn back the UnSportsmanLike clock to last year when an NFL legend stated that one NFC coach has a ton of pressure to succeed. Then, Jim Abbott, former MLB pitcher joins the show to talk his inspiring story ahead of the premier of Southpaw – The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott. Plus, Michelle is not a fan of small planes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle is joined by the dynamic duo of Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas to discuss Patrick Mahomes recent comments regarding the upcoming season. Then, Harry has a sizzling take on the NFC QB rankings. We go to the phone lines to see what the nation thinks. Plus, Kirk Cousins felt ‘misled' after Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle is alongside the duo that is Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas as she ranks her top 5 NFL offseason moves. Adam Schefter, ESPN senior NFL insider stops by to discuss impending offseason signings and holdouts. The, we rank our top points in the Schefter Topic Draft. Plus, Producer Pat needs to air out some beef with Harry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle is back with the duo of Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas to decipher Patrick Mahomes comments regarding the noise around the franchise and his play. We revisit Canty's comments from yesterday regarding Jayden Daniels. Could he be a top 5 QB? Does Caleb Williams have the most pressure coming into year 2? Plus, it's the 15 year anniversary of LeBron making "The Decision." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Coleman and Canty kick off an NFL power hour with the mounting pressure on Mike McDaniel and Tua with the Dolphins. How many team can win the Super Bowl this season? Canty has a short list, and speaking of lists, Jayden Daniels is getting ever closer to a top 5 NFL QB. Plus, Canty and Freddie go back an forth on the state of NFL top 5 QB rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Coleman and Canty debate the potential impact of Kyrie Irving rehabbing from his ACL injury. Is Kevin Durant the biggest winner of the NBA offseason. Then, Jeff Passan, ESPN senior MLB insider joins the show to make sense of the Yankees pitching struggles and how they solve them. Plus, does Caleb Williams have a ton of pressure this upcoming season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty and Freddie Coleman kickoff ESPN Radio's Rank Em series with Canty's top 5 NFL storylines. How many teams can win the Super Bowl this year. Then, Mike Tannenbaum, ESPN front office insider joins the show to discuss a potential rookie starter and a second year QB under the most pressure. Plus, Producer Pat is fed up with the MLB All Star Game selections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Coleman and Canty rip into Myron Medcalf for calling the police on July 3rd for fireworks. Are the Yankees in trouble? Canty gives his Upon Further Review from this July 4th weekend. Then, we make sense of Kyrie Irving's recent comments regarding his health. Plus, Draymond Green calls out the NBAPA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The best of Unsportsmanlike with Evan, Canty and Michelle....Freddie Coleman fills in for Evan and Michelle alongside Canty where they discuss if the Bucks did enough to keep Giannis, will the Thunder avoid the same fate as the Celtics, if the Knicks made the right choice hiring Mike Brown and if Deandre Ayton makes the Lakers a championship contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andscape's David Dennis Jr. & ESPN Senior Writer Andre Snellings join the show to discuss what could be next for LeBron James, and much more! Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it acceptable to buy steaks ahead of time and freeze them? Controversy erupts on the show. Which NBA player needs independence from their team the most? Also, are Tyrese Haliburton & Donovan Mitchell superstars? Plus, the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the NFC North the hardest division in football? This is Football podcast host Kevin Clark joins to discuss that and more. Also, is the WNBA heading towards a lockout? Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Myron was unhappy with people shooting fireworks in his neighborhood and called the police. Who is the biggest firework in all of sports right now? Also, Would being traded to the Knicks the best thing for LeBron James? Plus, are Tyrese Haliburton & Donovan Mitchell superstars? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty and Freddie Coleman revise their rankings for their top 5 holidays. Then, we go to the AFC North to pose questions we may have for this season. Is Joe Flacco destined to start the season as QB 1 for the Browns. Then, it's Freddie's turn for his July 4th Do's and Don'ts. Plus, Canty's Best Bet of the Night goes to the W. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Coleman and Canty get back into the Knicks landing on Mike Brown as their next head coach. Does Deandre Ayton make the Lakers a contender? Then Ian Begley, SNY Knicks reporter joins the show to break down the Knicks new addition at head coach. Could the Knicks be interested in LeBron? Plus, Canty's 4th of July DO'S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Coleman and Canty go out to the AFC North to pinpoint whether that division has the most questions. Freddie has another division in mind. Are the Browns any closer to making a decision at Quarterback? Damien Woody, ESPN NFL analyst stops by to decipher that pressing question. Then, Producer Pat almost lost his mind at the grocery store and needs to put out a PSA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Coleman is back in the studio with Canty amid the breaking news that the Knicks finally hire their coach. Is Mike Brown an upgrade over Tom Thibodeau. What will the impact be of Deandre Ayton signing with the Lakers? Then, we go back to last year to check back in with how Canty feels about LeBron's expectations. Plus, Canty's DON'TS for this 4th of July holiday celebration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Coleman and Canty kick off the hour discuss who is a larger threat in the West: Rockets or Nuggets? The Knicks are still without a coach, but all signs are pointing towards Mike Brown. Then, Darren Collison, former NBA player joins the show to breakdown all the big moves in this year's free agency. Plus, Canty's Best Bet and we debate if there's any "wow" moments left in NBA Free Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan stops by to crash the party and squash the beef between Freddie Coleman and Canty. Evan believes that one young team's championship window has closed just as fast as it opened. What's next for the Pacers after they lose Myles Turner to Milwaukee? Then, we break out the tape in Last Year Today, when Canty said Kyle Shanahan has the most pressure to win it all in sports. Does Canty stand by his previous claim? Plus, UnSportsmanLike nation calls in to weigh on his response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Coleman and Canty dive back into the NBA landscape. Has power shifted in the Eastern Conference for this upcoming season? Jeremy Fowler, ESPN Senior NFL Writer stops by to decipher the Steelers and Dolphins player for players trade they made on Monday. Canty and Freddie debate whether TJ Watt is poised to be traded from the Steel City. Plus, Producer Pat and Canty get into over a rising college star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Coleman is in with Canty today to discuss the major news from the NBA: Damian Lillard out in Milwaukee, Myles Turner in. Could Giannis ask for a trade? Is LeBron no longer the priority for the Lake Show? Then, Canty gives us his top 5 NBA faces in new places in this weeks Power Rankings. Plus, are the Thunder bound for the same fate as the Celtics after SGA's mega-deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Dennis Jr., Andscape Senior Writer and ESPN Radio Host sticks around from the end of hour 3 to go back to NBA Free Agency with Evan and Michelle. Then, Michelle debuts her MLB Check In as we approach the All-Star Break. Quentin Richardson, ESPN Analyst shuts down Evan's prediction for the future of the one of the games greats. Plus, the UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day, where Evan and Michelle discover that there is a second team that has to celebrate Bobby Bonilla Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Michelle decipher the mysterious circumstances surrounding LeBron James opting into his contract. Evan thinks something larger may be at play. Are the Rockets the biggest threat in the West to the Thunder? Then, Michelle takes us through All the Small Things that you may have missed in the world of sports. Plus, David Dennis Jr. joins the show to debate what the Steelers trading for Jalen Ramsey means for Mike Tomlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior NFL Insider joins Evan and Michelle to discuss how the Jalen Ramsey trade to the Steelers came together. Could TJ Watt be on the move if a contract does not come together. Then, Damien Woody stops by to defend takes from a year ago and puts one NFL coach on the hot seat?! Plus, Producer Pat puts Producer Nuno on the spot again to repeat his wild take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Michelle dissect the variety of moves made by NBA teams as Free Agency opened yesterday. Are the Rockets now a win now and later team? Could LeBron be out in LA? What would it take for LeBron to be traded from the Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan steps away to host First Take, so it's just Canty and Michell for the final hour. We go back to Canty's comments regarding Patrick Mahomes Status as best QB in the NFL and react to some takes from Get Up. Then, Elle Duncan, SC Anchor and host of the new female-led show Vibe Check on Disney+. What's next for LeBron in the City of Angels? Plus, Canty's Best Bet and the UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty and Michelle dive back into the implications of LeBron opting into his contract and Rich Paul's comments. Plus, Evan describes his lack of Pickleball skills and his rallying cry. Then, David Purdum, ESPN Sports Betting Reporter joins the show to break down the Federal investigation of Malik Beasley and irregular play prop gambling during the 2023-2024 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canty kicks off the hour with his Upon Further Review of the weekend, including another NBA player under investigation for allegedly gambling on sports. Then, Tim Bontemps, ESPN NBA Reporter joins the show to make sense of LeBron opting in and Rich Paul's subsequent comments. Was Prime Aaron Rodgers better than Patrick Mahomes? Plus, Producer Pat sells Canty out to the social media piranhas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty and Michelle react to yesterday's breaking news of LeBron James opting into his contract for this season, and the comments that Rich Paul made following. What's next for LeBron in LA? Could he eventually be on the move? We explore the potential outcomes for the twilight of the King's career. Plus, the crew tells you why each of the weekend's NBA offseason moves matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The best of Unsportsmanlike with Evan, Canty & Michelle where they talk about Kevin Durant trade to Rockets, Aaron Rodgers saying this year will be his last year, Masai Ujiri leaving the Raptors and Josh Kroenke brings up bringing up trading Nikola Jokic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Masai Ujiri is out as Raptors Vice Chairman & President. Where is he going to end up? What ripple effects could this have on the league? Is Ace Bailey actually going to show up for the Jazz? Also, ESPN BET's Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show. Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On June 27th, 2024 Damien Woody said Jordan Love was on trajectory to be the best QB in the NFL. Could he still end up becoming that? Also, how worried should the Bucks be about losing Giannis? Plus, SportsCenter's 50 States in 50 Days kicks off today. Which event would be the most fun to be part of? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do the Lakers need to do to change their outcome next season? ESPN NBA Reporter Tim Bontemps joins to discuss that, and all of the fallout of the NBA Draft. Also, ESPN NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum stops by. Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does success look like for Caleb Williams? Also, is Ace Bailey actually going to show up for the Jazz? How worried should the Bucks be about losing Giannis? Plus, Ex-Ravens kicker Justin Tucker gets 10-week ban from NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are we certain that Luka will be with the Lakers long term? Who are the biggest winner & losers from round 1 of the NBA Draft? Also, ESPN BET's Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show. Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was Ace Bailey's attempt to manipulate the draft a flop? Are the Hawks now in the mix for an NBA Championship this year? Also, Respeck It or Check It. Plus, how much hope do the Lakers have next year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who are the biggest winner & losers from round 1 of the NBA Draft? ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins to discuss that and much more. Also, Plus, I'm Over It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day 1 of the NBA Draft is in the books! What was the biggest takeaway? Are the Mavs now the biggest challengers to the Thunder? What would be a success for Cooper Flagg's career? Plus, an arbiter says NFL urged clubs to limit guaranteed deals, but didn't collude. What do these findings mean? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices